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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1933
Page
1
The column surveys moves on constitutional amendments to shorten lame duck sessions and reset inaugurations, noting a Roosevelt era alignment. It also discusses McAdoo’s farm relief idea, Brookhart’s views, and price fixing as a proposed policy to ensure farm profits. Marines in Nicaragua and Sandino’s resistance are mentioned alongside Japan unrest and debt reconsideration.
Missouri becomes the thirty sixth state to ratify the federal constitutional amendment known as the lame duck. The Missouri House of Representatives approved the measure unanimously after a four hour session, with Speaker Meredith coordinating the final adjournment and formal notice dispatched to the Secretary of State.
Nebraska Republican Senator George W. Norris, 71, declares the Twentieth Amendment ends lame duck sessions and discredited post election meddling. He frames the victory as the people’s will realized quickly after elections, ending short sessions and precluding repudiated congress members from shaping laws. He cites filibuster abuse by Long and Thomas as evidence of the old system’s faults.
Chicago dispatch reports actors in The Song of the Flame rushing a castle set during a stage scene. Guard William Dalton aged 27 cried I am shot and suffered a deep thigh wound from blank cartridge discharge as the cast fled.
The report discusses large dollar receipts of 95.5 million dollars last month and a price drop costing about 1 billion in farm commodity values. It notes British demand nearly absorbed the market, lifting the dollar and lowering export prices, with an effective loss of 10 dollars for each 1 paid by England.
Dublin reports say about 100 injured as clashes erupt between white army supporters of Cosgrave and rival factions amid the Irish Free State election campaign. Parades with torches and banners mark the closing hours as voters prepare to cast ballots Tuesday.
University of Chicago Oriental Institute team led by Dr James H Breasted uncovered sculptures at Persepolis in Persia. The find, described by Breasted as the greatest archaeological discovery, sheds light on the Persian golden age and ancient city ruins once connected to empires and tales.
A. O. Rosenberg of Newman Grove, Nebraska, chairman of the Farmers Holiday Association call committee, predicted 50 000 to 100 000 Nebraska farmers would march on Lincoln and the legislature February 16.
The Colier Blaine 3.05 per cent beer and wine bill was filed with the senate judiciary committee and sent to the finance committee for taxation study. Senator Borah proposed a 10 to 30 percent excess profits tax on brewers, with graduated rates and a first dollar exemption. Chairman Smoot said the finance committee would give the bill prompt attention.
Noted novelist and playwright John Galsworthy was sinking rapidly on Monday night in London. Doctors cited anemia poisoning and complications, including chills, as factors reducing his resistance and heightening concern for his recovery. A nephew described him as very weak.
A Cedar Rapids toll summary reports numbers for accidents injuries and deaths this year. The dataset highlights the toll on drivers pedestrians and residents and compares incident counts to prior periods. Local agencies note trends and emphasize safety improvements and enforcement.
Rep Dave McCreery of Linn county defended the independent audit requirement for state institutions in the Iowa House, pushing for public hearings on a repeal bill tied to tax relief. He argued the outside audit uncovers inefficiencies lacking in a concurrent resident controller audit, citing disclosed discrepancies at the University of Iowa. The repeal measure was sent back to the tax reduction committee for a hearing, as the House and Senate moved routine business.
Cedar Rapids Senate delayed action on a house passed bill authorizing anticipatory warrants for poor relief. Senator Frank Byers sought suspension of rules to bring it up, but withdrew and asked for special consideration Tuesday at 10 30 am. The measure would aid Linn County and others overdrawn on poor funds by issuing warrants for future payment.
Congress proposed asking state governors to request judges halt farm mortgage foreclosures until new farmer aid legislation passes. The resolution, introduced by Rep Kleberg of Texas, cites proclamations already issued in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Hitoshi Ashida, a seiyukai member, challenged Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida in the diet, demanding a definite Japanese foreign policy. He attacked Japan’s conduct in Manchuria and Geneva, stating U S trust hinges on clear Asiatic policy, and criticized Araki for vacillating policy despite claims of no gain.
The Senate plans an earlier session to finish the Glass banking bill with an amendment by its author, replacing a direct $125,000,000 appropriation with a federal subscription to the capital stock of the proposed corporation to liquidate closed banks.
Washington AP reports the incoming Roosevelt administration pursues data for tariff bargaining and economic policy. Senate finance committee is expected to approve two Democrat drafted resolutions directing studies by economists and state agencies. One resolution targets a full economic review. the other seeks a March 1 report on tariff bargaining with foreign nations to secure concessions.
In New York Columbia University repudiated Howard Scott and disavowed technocracy at a noon meeting of professors. Four signatories led by Walter Rautenstrauch announced that study of some industrial research would continue under a new organization and name, while withdrawing from Technocracy. The group pledged to study national resources and energy use, changes over the century, and organizational principles, with no connection to Scott.
The Gazette reports strong demand for the Wonder Box of transfer patterns for needle work. First shipments arrived as readers paid 88 cents for personal delivery, with patterns enabling up to twenty transfers per design and illustrations on page 2. Additional box advertisements appear on page 2.
An ex convict author describes Al Capone in Atlanta federal prison serving eleven years for income tax fraud. Capone enjoys lavish goods, ample money, uncensored mail, frequent Chicago visitors, and a special visiting room. He uses time in the shoe shop and tennis hours while receiving hospital rest and luxury accommodations.
Warden Aderholt of Atlanta Federal Penitentiary says former convict No 35503 Al Capone is not receiving special privileges. He states Capone is just another prisoner and faces standard rules with no special treatment.
Premier Molotov told the Soviet parliament that Russia stands for peace but is ready to defend its interests. He attacked the League of Nations over Manchuria and the China Japan crisis and suggested Russia favors neutrality in Manchurian affairs. He indicated Moscow hopes the non aggression pact with Japan may still be signed despite recent signals.
Mrs. Frank Nn D. Roosevelt wife of the president elect is back home from a Chicago speaking engagement after a flying trip to the Midwest.
Washington AP reports a compromise on a crop production loan bill to disburse 90 million dollars from Reconstruction funds via the agriculture secretary for the 1933 crop. The measure sets a 30 percent production reduction option and allows loans for livestock feed. hearings begin soon on the domestic allotment bill.
Funeral services for attorney and public utilities executive John A. Reed, who died Friday night, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Turner's chapel. John M. Grimm of the Iowa Supreme Court will lead, with Rev W Greer McCrory assisting. Burial is in Linwood cemetery with musical selections by Mrs Mary Preston Beaven and Mrs Otto Ambroz. John Reed’s brother Don Barnes, Dr John Hamilton, and John Drabelle will serve as pallbearers. Senator James A. Reed of Kansas City arrived in Cedar Rapids to attend, and Walter Boyer of Portland will reach the city Tuesday morning. Reed’s Portland sisters could not travel for the funeral.
The Nebraska House adopted a resolution memorializing Congress to stop inland waterways appropriations for two years after a debate in which lawmakers Dawes Morehead and Weaver were accused of profiting from the navigation program. The vote was 55 to 37.
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